Staging should read like a good book. Sometimes you can judge a book by
its cover. Initially, the cover has to grab your attention (e.g., curb
appeal); then the preface must make you want to continue. The first few
pages of the book are the deal breaker. You either want to continue or
not.
If the house has no curb appeal are they going to keep driving? If the
budget allows, things can be done outside to enhance and make the house
more inviting.
Once inside, the real work begins. If the house has little architectural
interest, and your budget allows, you need to add some pizzazz.
Budget is a huge consideration. But, with the right crew, any job can be
handled. However, you can't expect to achieve a look that costs $4,000
for $800. That said, you can dramatically improve your space for
$800. In some cases, results can be achieved for no money, depending on
what is in the house, the condition of those things, and the clients’
ability to execute the required work themselves if necessary. Sometimes,
simply rearranging existing furniture and eliminating excess is all that
is needed. A staged home can be sparsely furnished just to define the
function of the areas. If you are not going to leave the furniture, the
“bones” of the house need to be good, and we are available to help with
that too. People are more aware of floors, walls, surfaces, lighting and
storage; flaws show up more when the house is empty. If you decide to
stage, sometimes you can get by with minimal staging such as plants,
lighting, art, and rented furniture.
How fast do you want to sell your house? If it has been on the market for
awhile you should consider putting in some money for staging. We can
stage your house in phases, starting out using what you have and making
suggestions so that you can do the work yourself. If it doesn't sell
after that, consider putting in a low to medium investment in
staging. With a little more money, we can take your house to the next
level or two. In many cases, results can be achieved using existing
furnishings. It really depends on your house, furnishings and exterior. I
can sometimes locate a tragic flaw during the initial visit. Being
willing to box up stuff really helps get the ball rolling, so start
putting your clutter away today!
Hard wood and tile floors can be great selling points when chosen
and installed properly.
Updating a kitchen is essential beyond the obvious requirement of
replacing worn appliances and countertops. Attention to details, such as
installing interesting hardware, adding trim or changing cabinet doors,
sanding, and staining or painting can transform a kitchen, which is often
a major selling point in a house. Changing inserts in doors to grills
or glass is more expensive, but provides a quality touch if you have the
budget and the room needs it. Sometimes, the focal point of a kitchen is
the oven hood if you don't have a great view out of a window.
